Make and Take - Free Gift Making Workshops in Collyhurst

Christmas is coming and this year save some cash and make something a little more personal at our craft workshops. Come to one or come to all. Meet new people, learn new skills and warm up with a brew! All sessions 11am—1pm at Church of the Saviours, Eggington Street (off Rochdale Road), Collyhurst M40 7RN For more details please contact Laura at Zest on 908 8334 / 07834864203 or email l.cassidy@manchester.gov.uk 16th October—Sewing and Embroidering Lavender Hearts 27th November— Jewellery Making 11th December—Pop Up Cards and Gift Boxes

Free Craft Sessions in North Manchester

Two new sessions in North Manchester for anyone who wants bto get a bit crafty! Want to make Jewellery for gifts or a beautiful scrapbook or family album? Start a craft business or just keep knitting? Every Monday starting Mon 8th Oct 10am – 12.30pm for 9 weeks Avenue Library Victoria Ave, Blackley (next to new Tesco) 0161 219 2393 Wednesdays starting Wed 10th Oct 10–12.30pm for 9 weeks Crumpsall Library Crescent Rd, Crumpsall 0161 227 3777 For more info contact Alison on 0161 227 3782 Absolute beginners or experienced knitters – all welcome

Church of the Saviours Collyhurst - Social Cafe

Social Coffee Morning With Activities Church of The Saviours, Eggington Street, Collyhurst Weekly Tuesdays 11—1pm OPEN TO ALL Upcoming Zest Activities:- 18th September—Pamper Session 2nd October – Make It and Take It—Craft Session 16th October Craft Session 13th November – Pampering 27th November – Christmas Crafts 11th December—Christmas Crafts For more information please contact Laura Cassidy on 908 8334/ 07834869203 or email l.cassidy@manchester.gov.uk Donations welcome for refreshments.

Craft and Needlework Club Openshaw

Meet new people, learn new skills or rediscover old ones at the Craft and Needlework club. Every Wednesday from 5.30 - 7pm, family friendly. For more information please contact Laura at Zest on 0161 908 8334 / 07834869203 or email l.cassidy@manchester.gov.uk

Social Cafe Miles Platting

Meet new people and try new things at the Social Cafe at Church of the Apostles on Ridgeway Street, Miles Platting. Every Friday in term time from 10 - 11.30am. Tea, toast, coffee and crumpets for sale for a small charge. Different Zest activities provided each week from craft to tai chi, dancing to pampering. Social Café Every Friday in Term Time 10—11.30am Church of the Apostles, Ridgeway Street, Miles Platting M40 7FY For more information please contact Laura Cassidy on 908 8334/ 07834869203 or email l.cassidy@manchester.gov.uk

Free Family Craft Sessions at Newton Heath Library

Kids driving you mad? Bored during the summer holidays, nothing to do? Bring them along to FREE family craft sessions at Newton Heath library. As part of the Rochdale Canal Festival Zest are providing these craft sessions where you can learn to make fish kites and water based games. Suitable for all. For more details or to book a place please contact Laura at Zest on 908 8334 / 07834869203.

Social Cafe June July 2012 Miles Platting

The Social Cafe at Church of the Apostles runs every Friday morning in term time from 10 - 11.30am. The cafe sells tea, toast, coffee and crumpets. Zest provide free health activities such as pampering, dancing, armchair exercise, tai-chi and crafts. For more details please contact Laura Cassidy at Zest on 908 8334 / 07834869203 or email l.cassidy@manchester.gov.uk

Social Cafe - Church of the Apostles, Miles Platting

The Social Cafe is back after the half term break. Every Friday (in term time)the Church opens it's doors to local older people and serves tea, coffee, toast and crumpets for a small price. At the same time Zest provides varying health activities. The group regularly take part in craft sessions, tai chi, exercise, curling and pampering. Please see the flyer above for the latest timetable.

For more information please contact Laura Cassidy at Zest on 908 8334 / 07834869203 or email l.cassidy@manchester.gov.uk

Miles Platting, Ancoats and Collyhurst Regular Zest Activities

For more information or to book a place on any of the above activities please contact Laura Cassidy at Zest on 655 7883 / 07834869203 or email l.cassidy@manchester.gov.uk

The Church of the Apostles social cafe is open for business. Open every Friday morning in term time, this volunteer run social group come together each week to meet, chat and take part in healthy activities such as craft sessions, exercise, dance and pampering. Tea, coffee, toast and crumpets can all be bought for a small charge which goes into the running of the group. It's a great way of meeting new people who take part in a wide range of activities outside of this.

If you would like to come along it is every Friday morning from 10 - 11.30am at Church of the Apostles, Ridgeway Street, Miles Platting M40 7FY.

For more details please contact Laura Cassidy at Zest on 655 7883 / 07834869203 or email l.cassidy@manchester.gov.uk

Free Activities for older people in Collyhurst

Churnet Street retirement scheme is opening its doors to local older residents for weekly activity afternoons every Thursday from 2 - 4pm.

Since November local residents have taken part in armchair exercise and pampering sessions. We'll be restarting after the Christmas break on Thursday 12th January with a craft session on how to make your own greeting cards. Come along and then tell our tutor what else you'd like to make.

Sessions are free of charge and refreshments are served.

If you would like more information please contact Laura Cassidy at Zest on 655 7883 / 07834869203 or email l.cassidy@manchester.gov.uk